There is nothing quite like a large gathering of Christians all singing together. Today, I am at the OneLove Conference. I am learning about how to realign what captivates me, what fills my longings and desires and what motivates me. I constantly need to be...

Sometimes, when you keep a blog, it is easy for people to get a rosy-coloured view of who you are, as we are often more inclined to document the good moments and try to forget the bad. Writing a blog that you have titled “Pursuits of God”, probably sets...

Music is a big part of our home- we listen to it, we watch it, we play it, we sing it. Some days, when we are all needing a pick-me-up, I put on some music to lift our spirits and lift our hearts and minds. For the last few years, we have been Spotify fans. In case...

For the last few weeks, Dave and I have been watching the election race with interest. With all the leadership changes over the past few years, it makes the election race confusing and policies more important. Yet, I still find that my voting on Saturday may come down...

In Australia the days are starting to get colder, flu season hits and tiredness can feel like it is seeping into our very bones. We can be weary physically through getting older or having younger children, we can be weary from work or the pressures of life, we can be...

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” -C.S. Lewis, “Mere Christianity” Over the past month, I have recognised that I am often slow to accept help and even slower to ask for help. With a newborn in the family,...

01. WELCOME

Hello and welcome to Pursuits of God! I'm Emily and it is wonderful to share life here with you. Come in, grab a cuppa, take some time to read, reflect and be encouraged as we share the journey of pursuing our great and gracious God together!